Hotel pipeline activity up globally, except in the Americas
CoStar data shows Asia Pacific leads with 982,629 rooms under contract, while Americas declined 5.3% to 878,114 rooms.
Press Releases
Fairfield by Marriott Celebrates the Opening of its 100th Hotel in Greater China
The milestone doubles Fairfield's Greater China presence since 2024, with expansion planned into new destinations like Zhangjiajie by 2026.
U.S. hotel construction down for 15 consecutive months
CoStar data shows 136,990 U.S. hotel rooms currently under construction, with luxury segment leading percentage growth at 4.5%.
HEI Adds Embassy Suites Palm Beach Gardens to its Portfolio
The 160-room property marks HEI's 21st Florida hotel and will undergo lobby renovation and F&B repositioning.
Hilton’s 2025 Americas Development Award Winners Announced
Hilton added more than 400 hotels across the Americas in 2025, with 59 winners selected from these openings based on development excellence and innovation.
IHG accelerates growth in Egypt with dual Holiday Inn signing and marks entry into the city of Aswan
Two 200-key Holiday Inn properties will open in 2029 and 2030, adding to IHG's 10 existing Egypt hotels and 23-property pipeline.
The Atzaró Collection Debuts: A New Era in Conscious Luxury Travel
The Spanish hospitality group unifies its international properties spanning Ibiza to Botswana under one brand identity, with new developments planned in Miami, Mexico, and Bali.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts Expands Global Portfolio with 20 New Members
The brand added properties across six continents, from Balinese villas to Colorado dude ranches, with bonus points offered to loyalty members.
Canada’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Signals Future Growth as Key Chain Scales Record Highs in Q1 2026
Ontario leads with 190 projects, while upper midscale properties dominate the pipeline at 137 projects, both reaching record highs in Q1 2026.
Noble Acquires Ten-Hotel Upscale Select-Service and Upscale Extended-Stay Portfolio
Noble acquired ten Marriott, Hilton, and IHG properties across four U.S. regions, citing constrained supply and diversified demand drivers.
Minor Hotels Signs First Colbert Collection in Asia and New Avani Resort in Koh Phangan
Minor Hotels signs two Thai resort properties in partnership with Rasa Group, marking Colbert Collection's Asian debut on Koh Samui and adding Avani Koh Phangan.
Dallas Tops U.S. Hotel Pipeline; Phoenix Records Double-Digit Under Construction Growth at Q1 2026
Phoenix shows strongest growth momentum with 19% increase in under construction projects and leads 2026 opening forecasts with 27 new hotels.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 24 April 2026
Four major hotel acquisitions across Spain, UK and France total over €50 million, led by M G Real Estate's Barcelona purchase.
HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 24 April 2026
The newsletter covers major hotel transactions across South Korea, Australia, and Japan, plus Singapore airport terminal development.
Strong Conversion and New Development Project Totals in the U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline at Q1 2026 Close
LE reports 6,020 projects with 705,825 rooms in Q1 2026 pipeline, with luxury segment hitting record highs and 2026 supply growth forecast at 1.4%.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World has strong 2026 start with 29 hotels added
The collection adds properties across 29 destinations including first-time markets like Key West and Palm Springs, bringing total portfolio to over 700 hotels.
Hilton Accelerates Luxury and Lifestyle Growth in Asia Pacific with Eight New Brand Entries to Markets Across the Region
Hilton will debut eight luxury and lifestyle brands in new Asia Pacific markets this year, with over 15 more planned for 2026.
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Vinhomes Green Paradise Can Gio Introduces Four International Hotel Brands to Coastal Megacity
IHG will develop four hotels with 1,000+ rooms at Vietnam's massive Can Gio coastal development, including the first Holiday Inn Express and Garner properties in the country.
Dolce by Wyndham Expands U.S. Portfolio
Three new properties in Miami Beach, Palm Springs, and Hudson Valley bring the upscale brand to 90-240 rooms each with distinctive local design elements.
Davidson Hospitality Group Selected to Manage Homestead Midway Utah
Davidson will oversee the 123-room resort's multi-year transformation, adding golf, spa, meeting space, and dining venues through 2027.